Each year, approximately 0.1% of South Dakota graduates receive degrees in theology.
In other words, every year an estimated 31 theologists graduate from South Dakota's 6 theology schools.

Top Schools

Augustana College, which is located in Sioux Falls, is the top-ranked school in South Dakota that has a theology program. It received a ranking of 32nd in the country in 2010.
2 students graduated with a degree in theology from Augustana College in 2010.
The tuition rate at Augustana College was $25,104 per year.

Dakota Wesleyan University, which is located in Mitchell, is the second-ranked school in South Dakota that has a theology program. It received a ranking of 46th in the country in 2010.
In 2010, 1 students graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University theology program.
Students at Dakota Wesleyan University paid $19,850 per year in tuition fees.

The third-ranked school in South Dakota that has a theology program is University of Sioux Falls. University of Sioux Falls, which was ranked 76th in the country in 2010, is located in Sioux Falls.
4 students graduated with degree in theology from University of Sioux Falls in 2010.
The tuition rate at University of Sioux Falls was $21,890 per year.

Cost

If you choose to attend a South Dakota theology school, average tuition will be $16,985 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $15,135 per year to $25,104 per year.
The South Dakota theology schools with the highest tuition rates in 2010 were:

Augustana College - located in Sioux Falls, students are charged $25,104 per year

University of Sioux Falls - located in Sioux Falls, students are charged $21,890 per year

Mount Marty College - located in Yankton, students are charged $19,932 per year

The theology schools in South Dakota that charged the lowest tuition rates were:

Presentation College - located in Aberdeen, students are charged $15,135 per year

Dakota Wesleyan University - located in Mitchell, students are charged $19,850 per year

Mount Marty College - located in Yankton, students are charged $19,932 per year

A theology degree from a South Dakota school... what next?

Most people who graduate from theology school in South Dakota go on to work as a theologist.
In 2010, there were 50 theologists working in South Dakota.
The following counties have the largest number of South Dakota theologists:

Salary

A theologist in South Dakota earns $60,450 per year on average.

More Information

Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional South Dakota statistics regarding a career in theology and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as theology or christian counseling.

Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.

Bachelor's Degree in Theology in South Dakota

Master's Degree in Theology in South Dakota

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